I don't know what kind of plant this is. I found it left outside after some neighbors moved away, so brought it home.
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Kimberly Barney on Mar 08, 2013It is a tropical plant. It is commonly known as a corn plant in my area. The soil looks pretty dry so it could probably benefit from a self-watering system either by changing the pot to a self-watering pot or using a bottle system (i.e. water bottle with holes drilled in it, wine bottle with a terra cotta or plastic insert, etc.). You should be able to find some ideas on here or Pinterest or simply Google self-watering. It is a tropical plant so if the North side windows get a cool breeze or not alot sunshine, the plant would do better in a sunny warm spot. I hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Mar 08, 2013@Louise It appears to be a yucca tree. @Douglas Hunt may be able to verify - some of the leaves look stiff while others appear limp, but could be due to deydration. I have had a number of them, they don't like too much water but do like regular watering. . They look really good out on the patio in the summer and a sunny window when indoors. Here is a link to the care - http://www.plant-care.com/yucca-plant.htmlHelpful Reply
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Linda @ Mixed Kreations on Mar 08, 2013I believe it is the tropical houseplant known as the corn plant tree, as mentioned above by Kimberly Barney. I have one that looks like this that still had the tag on it.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 08, 2013It does look like a spineless yucca. It probably wants much more light than it is getting in a north window. Good drainage is crucial.Helpful Reply
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Louise on Mar 08, 2013Thanks, everyone. I'll move it today to the other side of the house so it can get more sun. Should I put some fertilizer on it, and if so, what? Just regular houseplant food?Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 09, 2013Louise, I would wait until it looks a little happier before fertilizing. Then look for a good slow-release fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 3-1-2.Helpful Reply
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Laura on Nov 27, 2013YuccaHelpful Reply
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Frankie Laney on Nov 28, 2013If it were mine, I would re-pot and add in a little cactus mix soil making sure it has good drainage. As @Douglas Hunt mentioned, wait until it shows signs of survival before fertilizing with slow-release fertilizer.Helpful Reply
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Louise on Nov 28, 2013I posted this back in March. It lived on my deck all summer and is a happy plant now. It's back in the house until spring. I hope it will get enough sun until then.Helpful Reply
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Louise on Mar 22, 2015Back to my plant. I need to add soil to the pot and straighten the plant up. It's leaning way to one side. One of my cats occasionally used it as a scratching post this past winter but I don't think it's forever harmed. When I add soil, I assume it would be better to mix it with the old soil? And should I just use potting soil or what?Helpful Reply
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